VELA Youth Fund

VELA Youth Fund VELA YOUTH FUND, Inc. VELA was conceived in the Spring of 2016, by Earl Mitchell and Sandra Riggins Mitchell.

provides scholarships/honorariums to black and brown students, and promotes black youth development in the U.S., the Caribbean, and in Africa.

08/27/2026

We have some huge news! 🥂VELA Youth Fund and Founders were just featured in an article!
None of this would have been possible without your amazing support. Can you drop a 🎉 or a 🙌 in the comments to help us celebrate this milestone?
🔗[Click on the link pinned in the comments below to read the full feature article]

Honored to be featured in the August Edition of Sun City Magazine 📖 ✨ ...
08/27/2026

Honored to be featured in the August Edition of Sun City Magazine 📖 ✨ Earl and I are incredibly grateful that VELA Youth Fund and Founders, Earl Mitchell and Sandra Mitchell, were highlighted in this month's publication. It is gratifying to see our story printed across these pages!

A huge Thank You to the team at Sun City Magazine for reaching out and sharing our journey with the community. If you grab a physical copy or browse the digital edition online this week, flip over to our feature article on page 18, and let us know what you think!
https://thedesertinsider.com/?r3d=august-sun-city-insider-2026




VELA Youth Fund is thrilled to share some exciting news! 🎉Our charity and founders have been officially featured in the ...
08/20/2026

VELA Youth Fund is thrilled to share some exciting news! 🎉
Our charity and founders have been officially featured in the latest issue of the Suncity Insider Magazine! 📰.
This feature highlights the heart behind our mission and the incredible, hard working community that makes our work possible. We are deeply honored by this recognition and so grateful for your continued encouragement and support.
Grab a copy today or read the article online here: https://thedesertinsider.com/?r3d=august-sun-city-insider-2026 (See additional editor comments on page 4).

Thank you for being part of our journey! ❤️
Sandra and Earl Mitchell
VELA Youth Fund Founders

06/18/2026

Free Youth Development Curriculum (Ages 12-18)

Looking for a proven way to build leadership, character, and life skills in your teens?
We are a registered 501(c)(3) charity. Thanks to our generous donors, our comprehensive, interactive Youth Development Program is 100% FREE for churches, schools, community groups, and families. No strings attached. No hidden fees.
Perfect for middle school and high school youth groups, after-school programs, or homeschooling.
Visit us @ BYDFREE.org to create your free account and access the complete curriculum materials instantly!

VELA Youth Fund is most pleased to have had its 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on April 19, 2026 at the Agua Caliente R...
05/15/2026

VELA Youth Fund is most pleased to have had its 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on April 19, 2026 at the Agua Caliente Resorts, in Rancho Mirage, CA.
The event celebrated the work and accomplishments of the 501c3 nonprofit in the U.S., The Caribbean, and in Africa since its inception in April, 2016. For a comprehensive look at charity highlights, please view the youtube link:
https://youtu.be/T4yQ0wvuCSo
The Celebratory Event was festive and informative, and included a delicious dinner, presentations, awards, videos, recognition of major donors, and VELA Youth Fund African Partners. WE feel incredibly blessed to look back on this 10 year journey, and to have had such an impact on the lives of so many young people along the way!

VELA Youth Fund applauds young people who work hard to do a good job, excel academically in school, and strive to “give ...
04/28/2026

VELA Youth Fund applauds young people who work hard to do a good job, excel academically in school, and strive to “give back” to their community. One such student is Obdulia Ortega, affectionally called Yami by friends and family, and who has been one of VELA’s Honorarium Awardees during the 2026 academic year. In addition to providing volunteer service; tutoring younger
students at a local elementary school, Yami has managed to maintain a 4.0+ grade point average throughout the school year.
Yami is passionate about helping her younger counterparts, and epitomizes a genuine “giving back” spirit. She is an enthusiastic AVID ( Advancement Via Individual Determination) Student, as she prepares herself for college and career success. Adding to her academic achievements this year, Yami has been recently recognized for being among the "Top Ten" of her class at Coachella Valley High School. The city of Coachella has erected a Billboard to recognize all 10 students in this category. What an Honor!! Yami has accepted an offer to attend University of California, Berkeley where she plans to study public health. Congratulations Yami on this most recent accomplishment! We are so very proud of you!

VELA Youth Fund and The VELA Honorarium Team

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35937 Rosemont Drive
Palm Desert, CA
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